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In the first film, Will Turner works in the town as a blacksmith's apprentice. Port Royal is attacked by the crew of the Black Pearl after Elizabeth accidentally summons the pirates. Pintel and Ragetti kidnap Elizabeth from her mansion, which is located in the town. Jack is imprisoned in the jail there, but Will Turner helps him escape.
Madagascan pirate havens included Fort-Dauphin, the town of Saint Augustin, and Sainte-Marie. A Madagascan pirate colony was established by a group of English and French pirates who sailed to the island in 1698 under the command of Captain William Kidd. They settled on the east coast of Madagascar, near Sainte-Marie.
Central America and the Caribbean (detailed pdf map). The era of piracy in the Caribbean began in the 1500s and phased out in the 1830s after the navies of the nations of Western Europe and North America with colonies in the Caribbean began hunting and prosecuting pirates.
Port Royal (Jamaican Patois: Puat Rayal) is a town located at the end of the Palisadoes, at the mouth of Kingston Harbour, in southeastern Jamaica.Founded in 1494 by the Spanish, it was once the largest and most prosperous city in the Caribbean, functioning as the centre of shipping and commerce in the Caribbean Sea by the latter half of the 17th century. [1]
Between 1665 and 1857, Caribbean pirates and filibusters operated in Lake Nicaragua and the surrounding shores. The Spanish city of Granada, located on the lake, was an important trading centre for much of its early history so it was a prime target for pirates such as Welshman Henry Morgan and freebooters like William Walker.
The main cities and towns of the Spanish in the early 1600s. Spanish Caribbean Islands in the American Viceroyalties in the 1600s. By the early 17th century, Hispaniola and its nearby islands (notably Tortuga ) became regular stopping points for Caribbean pirates .
A historic landmark perched atop a hill in Charlotte Amalie. According to local lore, the tower was built by the infamous pirate, Bluebeard, for his lover. However, historical records reveal that it was built in 1689 under the Danish Government, serving as a watchtower. [50] This tower overlooks the town of Charlotte Amalie and its harbor.
Pages in category "Pirate dens and locations" The following 37 pages are in this category, out of 37 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Antongil Bay; B.